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symmetallism

/ sɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm /

noun

  1. the use of an alloy of two or more metals in fixed relative value as the standard of value and currency
  2. the economic policies and doctrine supporting a symmetallic standard


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Derived Forms

  • ˌsymmeˈtallic, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of symmetallism1

C19: from sym- + -metallism, on the model of bimetallism

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